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Electrocardiography

(Part 2)

Department of Physiology

Specific learning objectives

? Chest Leads
? Vector analysis
? Clinical applications of ECG


Chest (Precordial) Leads

Wilson's Central terminus

The Precordial (Chest) Leads


The Precordial (Chest) Leads

V6

+

V5

+

V1

V3 V4

-

V2

-

+ +








Why is the T-wave

concordant (Same

direction) as the

QRS complex?


Effect of lead placement on recording


Sinus Rhythm

Clinical applications of ECG

? Diagnosis of acute coronary insufficiency (angina,

infarction)

? Diagnosis of conduction defects of the heart and

detection of arrhythmia

? Detection of electrolyte imbalances
? Assist in detection of atrial and ventricular hypertrophy
? Assist in clinical management of all patients in ICU
? Preoperative risk assessment of surgical interventions
? Monitor the treatment of arrhythmia
? Screening for high risk employment and sports activity
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